[at-l] Hamstring Help

[Jim Bullard]

Steve,

I had toe clips on one of my bikes. Loved them because I could pull the
peddle up  on the up side as well as push on the down stroke. But that was
when I was young and at least some what coordinated. I wouldn't even
consider them now. They can be difficult to get out of in a hurry if you
have to.

Take care of the injury. Be patient. If my wife saw me typing that she'd say
"Look who's talking" but try anyway. Lord, give me patience AND GIVE IT TO
ME NOW!

Jim Bullard
http://jims-ramblings.blogspot.com/
http://members.photoportfolios.net/Jim_Bullard


On Sun, Jul 12, 2009 at 6:40 PM, Felix J <AThiker at smithville.net> wrote:

> Steve Landis wrote:
> > I damaged my left hamstring today while trying to dismount my bike with
> > my left foot still clipped in to the pedal. Don't ask.  I had to swing
> > my right leg over the seat
>
> You HAVE to tell us why you didn't just put your right foot down on the
> right side of the bike and then unclip your left.
>
>
> >  I felt the pull and the pain but did
> > not hear anything pop.  My plan is to RICE it for 24 hrs and then MICE
> it.
>
> Hamstrings can be REAL slow to heal. Rest is probably the most important
> part of RICE. And, try to move it laterally as little as possible. And,
> I'd have as many Co-eds rub it as possible. It may not help...but, it
> shirley can't hurt....
>
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